Non-binary patients navigate Canada’s healthcare system
For Emerencz Merkle, one thing was always clear from the moment they developed breasts: having them did not feel comfortable or right. But three years ago, Merkle was denied healthcare[…]
Vancouver-led “Safe Place” hailed as success as it rolls out across Canada
Vancouver’s two-year-old program Safe Place, which offers support to individuals feeling threatened due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, is gaining traction outside of the city. Participating[…]
Local transportation app promises to reduce travel time and track your CO2 emissions
A local Vancouver startup company has found a way to save commuters travel time while potentially reducing their carbon footprint —all with a free phone app. Its founders[…]
NCIX bankruptcy both an opportunity and warning for competitors
Four months after a renowned Vancouver electronics retailer filed for bankruptcy, competitors have been quick to set up shop and capitalize on what they see as a golden[…]
Flash tattooing draws Vancouverites looking for fresh ink
It’s easy to accidentally walk past Black Medicine Tattoo on most days. Sandwiched between two Chinese bulk-food stores, the tattoo shop just off East Hastings Street in the[…]
Alberta buyers turn wine ban into a boon for B.C. wineries
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s boycott of British Columbia wine, designed to punish B.C. for its efforts to delay the Trans Mountain pipeline, backfired. Instead of squelching sales, the[…]
East-Van musicians create community with Balkan folk music
Tuesday nights at a Victoria Dr. home, Christmas lights sparkle and the sound of Balkan music fills the air. Inside, a band of Canadian-born musicians play songs from[…]
Community-grown Downtown Eastside market provides lifeline to residents
Since 2015, Silverjay has run his own business. He pays binners for scrap metal they have reclaimed from the trash and refines it himself. The collectors earn set[…]
Legalizing weed has anti-smoking activists worried
Some anti-smoking lobbyists and experts are concerned that legalizing cannabis this year could lead to increased tobacco use and sales. According to an Ontario Tobacco Report United[…]
Existential approach gets a second life
Existentialism may have faded from the public eye since its heyday, but its influential fingerprints can still be spotted in contemporary culture today. Vancouverites are taking steps, from[…]
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